Colors
Selecting color for your web site is an extremely important step. You learn a lot about color in the book, but the resources on this page should give you what you need to be successful.
Technical Method
The technical method of color selection involves using color theory to build color schemes. In the book, I use a color picker provided by ColorSchemeDesigner.com.
- The Foodbox Color Palette at ColorSchemeDesigner.com (new window)
- Download the Color Palette in ACO (Photoshop) format
Other Color tools that might be useful to you include
Natural Method
The Natural method of color selection involves using colors found in nature to build your scheme. The most common way to build a palette using the Natural method is to select colors from a photograph.
Photographs
You’ll use several photographs throughout the color chapter.
- Download grapes_cheese_carrots.jpgColor Wheel
ColorSchemer Studio
You’ll need a copy of ColorSchemer Studio to follow along with the Natural method section in the book.
- Download ColorSchemer Studio (Windows)
- Download ColorSchemer Studio (Mac)
You can also use Adobe Kuler to extract colors from an image, although you’ll need to sign up for a free account before you can get started.
